Engineer - Cloud Security Architect

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are seeking an experienced Cloud Security Engineer / Analyst to join our Cybersecurity Practice. In this role, you will work closely with cloud, infrastructure, and security teams to design, implement, and maintain security controls that protect client cloud environments.

Your responsibilities will include assessing cloud architectures, identifying security risks, implementing security best practices, and continuously monitoring cloud platforms to ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems and data.

You will support secure adoption of cloud services across public, private, and hybrid environments, ensuring compliance with organizational policies, industry standards, and Qatari regulatory requirements.

You will collaborate with cloud architects, DevOps, and application teams to embed security throughout the cloud lifecycle, including design, deployment, and operations. The role requires strong hands-on technical expertise, analytical skills, and the ability to translate security requirements into scalable cloud security solutions.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Cloud Security Architecture & Assessment: Assess cloud environments (public/private/hybrid), identify risks, review configurations, and provide remediation recommendations across compute, storage, network, identity, and platform services.
• Cloud Security Governance: Define and maintain security policies, standards, baselines, and governance frameworks. Establish RACI models and support operational procedures for consistent enforcement.
• Security Monitoring & Threat Detection: Implement monitoring solutions to detect misconfigurations, vulnerabilities, and threats; analyze alerts and support incident response and remediation.
• Identity & Access Management: Ensure secure IAM implementation including RBAC, least privilege, authentication, and authorization controls.
• Cloud Security Compliance: Ensure compliance with organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and security standards; support continuous monitoring and remediation.
• DevSecOps & Automation: Integrate security into CI/CD pipelines and IaC workflows; promote automation for scalable security controls.
• Security Tools & Technologies: Manage CNAPP solutions (e.g., Palo Alto Prisma Cloud, Microsoft Defender) covering posture management, workload protection, identity security, and runtime protection.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain security documentation, assessments, and reports for stakeholders.
• Training & Awareness: Conduct knowledge-sharing sessions and promote secure cloud practices across teams.
  
  

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.
• Experience: Minimum 2 years in cloud security, cloud infrastructure, or cybersecurity operations.
  
  

Certifications (Preferred)

• Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Security Professional
• Microsoft Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500)
• AWS / GCP security certifications
• Vendor-neutral certifications (CSA, GIAC)
• General cybersecurity certifications (CompTIA, ISC2)
  
  

Technical Skills

• Cloud security tools: Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Azure Policy, Entra ID, OCI Cloud Guard
• IAM, RBAC, and identity governance
• Network security controls (NSGs, routing, security lists)
• Encryption & key management (Azure Key Vault / OCI Vault)
• Logging & monitoring (Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, OCI Logging)
• Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM, Bicep)
• CI/CD security integration (preferred)
  
  

Knowledge

• Cloud security principles: shared responsibility, segmentation, hardening, vulnerability management, incident response
• Frameworks: CIS Benchmarks, NIST, ISO 27001, CSA Cloud Controls Matrix
• DevSecOps and CI/CD practices
• Qatar National Information Assurance (NIA) guidelines (plus)
  
  

About Malomatia

ABOUT US

malomatia is a leading Qatar-based IT services and solutions provider, bringing together top Qatari and international talent to deliver innovative, end-to-end technology solutions that empower clients to achieve their strategic goals.

Our mission

Empowering Qatar’s businesses and governments to leap into the digital future with agile, knowledge-driven solutions.

Our vision

To become Qatar’s trusted knowledge partner in digital transformation, disrupting industries, shaping the future, and building a world-class tech ecosystem.

Driving change that makes a real impact

Since 2008, malomatia has been driving Qatar’s digital transformation through innovative, ISO-certified IT solutions. With expertise across key public and private sectors, we empower the nation’s vision with advanced services in cloud, cybersecurity, AI, and contact center excellence, elevating the role of technology in shaping Qatar’s sustainable future.

About The Team

Established in 2008, malomatia is a Qatari leader in IT services and digital transformation. We serve key sectors including Government, Healthcare, Education, Customs, and Transportation, delivering impactful solutions that support national development goals. Powered by a diverse team of skilled Qatari and international IT professionals, we deliver innovative, high-value digital solutions tailored to the unique needs of our clients.

Our mission is to inspire customers to thrive through digital excellence, and we envision becoming the trusted partner of choice in building a smarter society through technology and talent. We are driven by core values that define our culture and approach: ownership, integrity, empathy, teamwork, transparency, agility, excellence, trust, and innovation.

Join us in shaping the future of technology in Qatar